[Venturer]

I have never figured out why raids like this are necessary. The guy had to leave the house sometime. Get him when he comes out.

[Ken H]

I have never figured out why raids like this are necessary. The guy had to leave the house sometime. Get him when he comes out.

Dear Responsibility2nd... Seeing as how you've been a vocal Drug War Cheerleader for years, maybe you could explain it to the poster.

[Paladin2]

"I have never figured out why raids like this are necessary."

SWAT Teams have budgets that need justification. That drives ~80% of SWAT activities to serving search warrants as they don't typically have much to do otherwise.